EnerJazz Big Band

Poultney, Vermont, USA

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The 18 members of EnerJazz are dedicated and committed to performing authentic arrangements by their original artists whenever possible. EnerJazz plays tunes made famous during the big band era as well as charts by contemporary artists.

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Biography

Founded in 2008, EnerJazz is an 18-member big band dedicated and committed to performing authentic arrangements by the original artists. Our repertoire includes tunes made famous during the big band era as well as newer charts by contemporary artists. Our extensive library contains charts written specifically for jazz legends such as Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Buddy Rich, Benny Goodman, Stan Kenton, Count Basie, and many more! It also includes hits from artists such as Brian Setzer, Doc Severinsen, Maynard Ferguson and Natalie Cole.

PERSONNEL:

Pete Giancola, lead alto saxophone (Rutland, VT). 25 year veteran player in clubs from Pittsfield, MA to Potsdam, NY; Satin & Steel; On the Rocks; Marble City Swing Band.

Glenn Giles, bass trombone, personnel manager (Rutland, VT). Veteran educator; Music Department Chair and Director of Bands (Wind Ensemble, Jazz Band), Castleton State College; Wind Ensemble Director, Lakes Region Youth Orchestra; former director, Rutland City Band, Marble City Swing Band and Proctor Community Chorus; former Fine Arts Supervisor, Rutland Public Schools (named one of twelve Model Music Programs in the United States by MENC in 2006); private music instructor.

Dave McKenzie, lead trumpet (Hampton, NY). Veteran player of five decades; former member, James Brown house band, various New Orleans bands, Cincinnati Symphony, Marble City Swing Band, Moonlighters Big Band; backed Martha Reeves, The Coasters, The Spinners and many others; Satin & Steel; Castleton State College Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble; Green Mountain College Band; Poultney-Granville Town Band; freelance musician; private music instructor.

Pat Roberts, trumpet (Pittsford, VT). Graduate, University of North Texas School of Music; veteran educator; high school music director at Otter Valley Union High School; Satin & Steel; Brandon Town Band; freelance musician active in various jazz groups throughout Vermont.